DR. PETER N SMITH DMD, MSD
Prescription History 1073736070
Dentist - Periodontics in Orem, UT
What does Dr. Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smith wrote 368 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Chlorhexidine Gluconate, with 129 prescriptions for 82 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Smith prescribes.
Medications 7 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Utah prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 129 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $5.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 97 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $3.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 57 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $21.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 42 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $12.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $10.28 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $10.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 40% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.03 per fill, versus $9.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Smith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smith's most prescribed medications were Chlorhexidine Gluconate (129), Amoxicillin (97) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (57).
How does Dr. Smith's prescribing compare with other Utah prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smith prescribes 3 more often than the typical Utah prescriber, 2 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smith prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Utah prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
